09 May 2024
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China's lawmakers are bracing for a busy year ahead.
On Wednesday, the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) released its legislative agenda for the year.
A total of 39 legislative items appear on the agenda – more than last year's 35 items, but mercifully less than the 45 i...
May 20, 2024
China has followed through on its retaliation threat faster than you can say polyformaldehyde (POM) copolymer...sort of. Some context: POM copolymer is a thermoplastic used in electronics and automotive industries, among others. What happened: On Saturday, state media-linked blog Yuyuan… Read More »
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Beijing is pushing for improvements to the recycling system to boost its consumer goods trade-in initiative. ICYDK: The State Council launched the initiative in March, but it has reportedly failed to take off in some localities due to the rock-bottom… Read More »
May 17, 2024
You’re tired of hearing it, we’re tired of saying it, but China-Russia ties are stronger than ever. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in Beijing. Following extensive talks with Xi Jinping, the two leaders released a humongous joint… Read More »